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How does Shakespeare present the character of Henry V

Henry V is presented as a strong and capable King.
Is this an accurate description of Shakespeare’s
Henry V?

Henry VI became King by taking the crown off Richard II, Henry received the crown in 1413 after his father died. Some say Henry V’s behaviour was a punishment for his father’s crime. Many people thought Henry would take advantage of his rights. People got this idea because of his wild, natural youth, even though he had witnessed a first hand account of war since the age of 12. Henry V had a reputation of drinking, gambling and lying. Henry therefore gave the impression he would be a bad king. Their opinions changed and so did Henry when he became King of England.
Henry V was a brave skilled leader, he was realistic about the war he knew what the effect of war was and what was expected of him, he also knew many of his man would die as they English were out numbered. Henry was very down to earth and before the battle he chose to be with his soldiers, to see what...

Posted by: Rheannon Androckitis

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